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Rugao, China

Jiangsu · China

Rugao is a large city in Jiangsu, China with a population of 257,400. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

257,400 Population 3,993/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population257,400
Density3,993/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population257,400
Population Density3,993 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates32.3704°, 120.5765°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangsu
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,012 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rugao

Rugao is a large city in China (Jiangsu) with a population of 257,400. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Rugao

Rugao has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1287 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.4°C / 38°F -6.7° / 15° 49.9
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -5.1° / 20.1° 68.7
Mar 10°C / 50°F -1° / 25.7° 80.3
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 3° / 29.8° 65.5
May 20.5°C / 69°F 9.4° / 33.4° 73.8
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 35.8° 176.4
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 20.5° / 35.3° 315.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.6° / 35.6° 141.4
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 16.3° / 32.5° 139.8
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 6.6° / 30.1° 84.6
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F -1.7° / 25.6° 63.7
Dec 4.4°C / 40°F -7° / 17.7° 27.9
Rugao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above China avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density3,993/sq mi
Coordinates32.3704°N, 120.5765°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2024.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 88 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 114 km
Oct 19, 2016 18 km SSE of Hede, China M4.7 140 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 102 km
Mar 31, 1997 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 84 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 101 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 139 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 168 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 299 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 212 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 210 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 275 km
1994 Doug Category 1 299 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 162 km
1990 Abe Category 1 198 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 59 km
1984 Ed Category 1 162 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest

Rugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Rugao

54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
如皋市东陈镇南凌小学
如城镇乡村学校少年宫
如皋经济技术开发区实验中学
如皋经济技术开发区第三实验小学
如皋市如城小学
如皋师范学校第二附属小学
中共如皋市委党校
如皋市志颐小学
如皋经济技术开发区袁桥初级中学
如意新城
如皋市磨头镇磨头小学
如皋市磨头镇磨头初级中学
如皋市东陈镇东陈初级中学
如皋市东陈镇东陈小学
如皋高新区实验初中
如皋市城南小学
如皋市江海高级技工学校
如皋市如城老南小学
如皋市如城新民小学
如皋经济开发区何庄小学
如皋市少年体育学校
如皋市特殊教育学校
如皋市老年大学
如皋开放大学
如皋初级中学(新校区)
如皋市第一中学
如皋师范学校附属开发区小学
Jiangsu Rugao Normal Elementary School
Anding Elementary School
如皋市外国语学校
如皋市龙游湖外国语学校
如皋市李渔小学
如皋高新区实验初中
如皋师范学校第二附属小学
中共如皋市委党校
如皋市少年体育学校
如皋开放大学
如皋初级中学(新校区)
如皋市第一中学
如皋市少年宫
Jiangsu Rugao Middle School
Jiangsu Rugao Secondary Specialized School
Rugao Junior High School
如皋市如城实验小学
如皋市实验初中
如皋经济技术开发区实验小学
如皋市第二中学
Jiangsu Rugao Secondary Specialized School
Anding Elementary School
如皋市外国语学校
如皋市龙游湖外国语学校
如皋高等师范学校
如皋市文定高级中学
如皋市李渔小学
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Museums in Rugao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
China Changshou Museum
Rugao City Museum
如皋市博物馆
如皋市城市规划展示馆·科技馆
如皋市文化馆
如皋市青少年红军历史教育馆
李昌钰刑侦科学博物馆
江苏盆景博物馆
汽车文化馆
海安烈士陵园
红十四军纪念馆
苏中七战七捷纪念馆

Libraries in Rugao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rugao City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rugao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jiangsu Rugao Nursery Gardens Marketplace
中国·如皋国际园艺城

Hotels in Rugao

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

如皋希尔顿逸林
如皋皇冠假日酒店&中心智选酒店
绿园商务酒店

Theme Parks in Rugao

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

龙游湖欢乐世界

Train Stations in Rugao

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rugao
Rugaonan

Bus Stations in Rugao

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

如皋汽车客运南站
如皋汽车客运站

Gas Stations in Rugao

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13730694629
CN #353166500

Shopping Malls in Rugao

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

壹言东市
如皋万达广场
如皋吾悦广场

Stadiums & Teams in Rugao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rugao

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nantong Xingdong International AirportNTGMedium Airport
Rugao Air BaseRUGMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Rugao

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 28
Hospitals 6
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Museums 2
Parks 49

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rugao

What is the population of Rugao?

Rugao has a population of 257,400 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3,993 people per square mile, spread across 64.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rugao?

Rugao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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